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Pitt

Pitt

Written by: Archibald Primrose
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 Dive into the life of William Pitt the Younger, as chronicled by Archibald Primrose, the 5th Earl of Rosebery and former liberal prime minister. In this engaging short biography, Lord Rosebery reflects on Pitts remarkable leadership during the tumultuous Napoleonic Wars, portraying him as a figure of profound dignity and bravery. He asserts, From the dead eighteenth century, his figure still faces us with a majesty of loneliness and courage. While there may have been other leaders both abler and greater, none have embodied such a spirit of patriotism and integrity as Pitt. (Pamela Nagami)Copyright Biographies 2.0 Political Science Politics & Government World
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  • 22 - Pitt by Archibald Primrose

    22 - Pitt by Archibald Primrose
    Aug 19 2025
    Dive into the life of William Pitt the Younger, as chronicled by Archibald Primrose, the 5th Earl of Rosebery and former liberal prime minister. In this engaging short biography, Lord Rosebery reflects on Pitts remarkable leadership during the tumultuous Napoleonic Wars, portraying him as a figure of profound dignity and bravery. He asserts, From the dead eighteenth century, his figure still faces us with a majesty of loneliness and courage. While there may have been other leaders both abler and greater, none have embodied such a spirit of patriotism and integrity as Pitt. (Pamela Nagami)
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    25 mins
  • 21 - Pitt by Archibald Primrose

    21 - Pitt by Archibald Primrose
    Aug 19 2025
    Dive into the life of William Pitt the Younger, as chronicled by Archibald Primrose, the 5th Earl of Rosebery and former liberal prime minister. In this engaging short biography, Lord Rosebery reflects on Pitts remarkable leadership during the tumultuous Napoleonic Wars, portraying him as a figure of profound dignity and bravery. He asserts, From the dead eighteenth century, his figure still faces us with a majesty of loneliness and courage. While there may have been other leaders both abler and greater, none have embodied such a spirit of patriotism and integrity as Pitt. (Pamela Nagami)
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    29 mins
  • 20 - Pitt by Archibald Primrose

    20 - Pitt by Archibald Primrose
    Aug 19 2025
    Dive into the life of William Pitt the Younger, as chronicled by Archibald Primrose, the 5th Earl of Rosebery and former liberal prime minister. In this engaging short biography, Lord Rosebery reflects on Pitts remarkable leadership during the tumultuous Napoleonic Wars, portraying him as a figure of profound dignity and bravery. He asserts, From the dead eighteenth century, his figure still faces us with a majesty of loneliness and courage. While there may have been other leaders both abler and greater, none have embodied such a spirit of patriotism and integrity as Pitt. (Pamela Nagami)
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    31 mins
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